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FM53 CFL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 175,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 175,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 148,358 miles

Both rear shock ashorber top cover fallen down

Small chunk of tyre missing @ outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre, not down to cord

Some play @ n/s of steering arm in the steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2008 111,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FM53 CFL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM53 CFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM53 CFL registered?

FM53 CFL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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